ritter
Ritter (noun) means a knight, especially in historical German contexts; also used in some English fantasy or translated fiction to mean a mounted, armored warrior. Example: “The novel's hero trains as a ritter, learning swordsmanship and courtly manners.”
How to use ritter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe German word for "knight," occasionally borrowed into English historical or fantasy writing.
Rare outside translated German history or fiction — in everyday English writing, "knight" is almost always the natural choice instead.
Word forms
ritters plural
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The novel's hero trains as a _____, learning swordsmanship and courtly manners.
Etymology
Borrowed directly from German Ritter ("knight, rider"), related to English "rider."
Rhymes for ritter
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What does “ritter” mean?
The word “ritter” means a knight, especially in historical German contexts; also used in some English fantasy or translated fiction to mean a mounted, armored warrior. In plain terms, the German word for "knight," occasionally borrowed into English historical or fantasy writing.
How do you use “ritter” in a sentence?
Here is “ritter” used in a sentence: “The novel's hero trains as a ritter, learning swordsmanship and courtly manners.”
What part of speech is “ritter”?
“Ritter” is a noun.
Where does the word “ritter” come from?
The word “ritter” comes from German. Borrowed directly from German Ritter ("knight, rider"), related to English "rider.".